NGC Special Labels and Designations for the 1776-2026-W Enhanced Uncirculated Silver Eagles

On July 21, 2026, the US Mint is releasing the latest silver coin: the 1776-2026-W Enhanced Uncirculated Silver Eagle. The Enhanced Uncirculated finish utilizes both laser-frost, which gives a shiny metallic effect, and laser-finish, which gives a matte look, adding a unique high-contrast look to the coin. The 1776-2026-W Enhanced Uncirculated Silver Eagle has a household order limit of 10 and a product limit of only 125,000.

To commemorate the coin, NGC® is excited to offer a variety of special designations and labels, including the NGC Early Releases and First Releases Labels, as well as the America250™ US Flag and the West Point Mint Labels.

The 2026 coin's obverse features the classic full-length figure of Liberty in stride created by Adolph A. Weinman, which was updated in 2021. The Silver Eagles now include more of Weinman's original details due to technological advancements in the design and minting processes.

In 2021, the reverse of the Silver Eagle coin was completely redesigned. It features a single eagle about to land while carrying an oak branch in its talons. It was engraved by acclaimed medallic artist Michael Gaudioso, who signs certification labels exclusively for NGC. (1776-2026-W Enhanced Uncirculated Silver Eagles certified with the NGC Michael Gaudioso Signature Label will be available through select retailers.)

The NGC America250™ certification label will be available for several upcoming releases during this year's Semiquincentennial celebrations, including 1776-2026-W Enhanced Uncirculated Silver Eagles. For coins to qualify for the Early Releases and First Releases designations, NGC must receive submissions within the first 30 days of release.

Submission Instructions

• Submit the coins under the Modern grading tier or higher.
• If you would like Mint packaging returned, select “Return Mint Packaging” on the NGC Submission Form. The fee is $5, plus the cost of shipping.

The following designations are available for this coin:

Designation options	Fee	Directions
Early Releases	+$18	On the US submission form, select Early Releases under Box 7. See cut-off dates here.
First Releases	+$18	On the US submission form, select First Releases under Box 7. See cut-off dates here.

The following labels are available for this coin:

Label options	Fee	Directions
America250™ US Flag #2830	+$8	Request America250™ US Flag #2830 on your submission form. (Early Releases and First Releases designations are available on this label for an additional $18 fee, if applicable.)
West Point Mint Gold Star #1238	+$8 per coin	Request West Point Gold Star #1238 on your submission form. (Early Releases and First Releases designations are available on this label for an additional $18 fee, if applicable.)
Early Releases #378	Included with fee for Early Releases designation (+$18)	Select Early Releases and enter Early Releases #378 on your submission form.
First Releases #379	Included with fee for First Releases designation (+$18)	Select First Releases and enter First Releases #379 on your submission form.
NGC Standard Brown #377	Free	By default. Enter Standard Brown Label #377 on your submission form.

Questions? Contact NGC Customer Service at service@NGCcoin.com or 1-855-472-3310.

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Bulk Submissions

NGC’s First Day of Issue designation and labels are available for select bulk submissions only. To qualify for First Day of Issue, coins must be purchased within one day of the first day that a mint makes a new coin issue available for sale and must be received by NGC or an NGC-approved depository within one week of the release date. NGC will require that the submitter provide adequate evidence (including purchase receipts) to demonstrate the date when the coins were purchased.

For bulk submissions, contact SalesNGC@collectiblesgroup.com or 1-855-472-3310.